Police Officer – Department OF Police Careers

Overview

Position Title:Police Officer

Company:City Of Boynton Beach Fl

Location:Boynton Beach, FL

Job Description:

patrolling an assigned area; responding to emergency calls; resolving conflicts; engaging in community policing and community relations, investigating crimes; rendering medical assistance; writing reports (using, software, computers, portable technology devices, and mobile data computers); handling crises or stressful situations, which may involve juveniles, the elderly, or the disabled; testifying in court; and enforcing Florida State laws and City Ordinances. Officers do this individually and sometimes as a member of a team, under direction of a supervisor. Once Officers have patrol experience they may be eligible to serve as part of a specialized unit (community policing, bicycle patrol, marine/boat patrol, motorcycle traffic enforcement, narcotics, criminal investigation, crime prevention, and others).

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the City of Boynton Beach’s geography, physical, cultural, and social characteristics.*
• Knowledge of applicable laws and *ordinances.
• Knowledge of basic first aid methods, *Stop the Bleed, and *Mental Health First Aid.
• Knowledge of approved principles and practices of police work.

Requirements:

• Be a United States citizen (U.S. born or naturalized).
• Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent, which includes United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) tests. Equivalence of non-U.S. education must be approved by the State of Florida’s Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement Certification (Out-of-State Police Officer Certification will be considered with supporting training curriculum attached to this application).
• Be at least 21 years of age at time of hire and at least 19 years of age at time of application.
• Possess, or be eligible to obtain within seven (7) calendar days of hire, a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Successfully complete any hiring process assessments.